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Badillo indicted for latest home invasion BY MELISSA GRIMA

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LANCASTER -- The Coos Grand Jury sat on July 15 and indicted half a dozen men on a variety of charges. Among them was Berlin’s Christhian Badillo, 29, who faces burglary and assault charges as the result of a May 28 home invasion in the city. Badillo had been previously scheduled for a probable cause hearing in Berlin District Court, which was postponed after his attorney, Joseph Garrison of the NH Public Defender’s offi ce, requested a competency evaluation and hearing. Badillo had been found not competent to stand trial earlier this year in an unrelated case, where he was accused of taking part in an armed home invasion in the city in November of 2009. One of his alleged accomplices was killed in that incident and Badillo was shot in the head. The victim of that home invasion was cleared of any wrongdoing in the fatal shooting by the Attorney General’s office just last month. Due to the head injury sustained by Badillo,

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BERLIN -- For over three years the city battled in court to get Paul Croteau to clean up the junk vehicles he was storing at the former Rocket Snowmobile property on Jericho Road. At Monday’s city council meeting, a neighbor complained that Croteau is now running a junkyard and creating safety issues at his home on 6 Francis Street. Connie Richards told the council safety issues are a major concern for her. She said there is an immediate blind spot as you turn the corner on the street and the

road is narrow there. She said Croteau frequently has vehicles parked on both sides of the street obstructing the view and at times blocking her driveway as well as the fire hydrant. With the vehicles parked on both sides of the street, she said emergency vehicles would not be able to get through. Richards said she called police last Feb. 12 when the street and fire hydrant were blocked by an unregistered boat, a boat trailer, and two cars. She said the officer said he could not do anything because it was a private road. But City Manager Patrick MacQueen confirmed see COMPLAINT page 8

Randolph man protests property revaluations BY GAIL SCOTT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

RANDOLPH—Disturbed by inaccuracies in the revaluation of his summer cottage in Randolph, John Mudge has appealed to the N.H. Board of Tax and Land Appeals and compiled an extensive notebook to illustrate the inconsistencies and errors in the 2009 revaluations in Randolph, conducted by Avitar Associates of

New England. His hearing before the BTLA, John Mudge v. Town of Randolph, is scheduled for Nov. 6. Meanwhile, Mudge has released copies of his findings about Randolph property valuations, leaving one copy in the Randolph library for residents to read. The thick notebook includes, among other things,

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Diamond discussions continue in Gorham BY MELISSA GRIMA THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

GORHAM — Errant baseballs remained a hot topic in town as the school administration joined the talks with the selectmen at Monday night’s meeting at the town hall. In addition to selectmen hearing the school’s take on the situation, the talk yielded some brainstorming ideas that both sides agreed might be worth following up on. After touching on the issue of stray foul balls and the damage they cause at their last two meetings, the Gorham Selectmen welcomed the chance to speak directly with school officials regarding the matter. The high school baseball team plays their home games on the field at the town common. Superintendent Paul Bousquet and high school principal Keith Parent were both in attendance to address the issue of liability — or lack thereof — and responsibility. Bousquet explained to the board that although he knows it is frustrating to those whose property gets damaged by rogue balls, the RSAs are clear about not holding government responsible for damage to private property. RSA 507 and its sub-sections address the see DISCUSSIONS page 7

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First-place sweep by American girls at first Google Science Fair

Shree Bose, 17-yearold high school junior in Fort Worth, tackled ovarian cancer for a science competition, and that research won her the grand prize and $50,000 in the Google Science Fair last week. For the winning research Ms. Bose looked at a chemotherapy drug, cisplatin, that is commonly taken by women with ovarian cancer. The problem is that the cancer cells tend to grow resistant to cisplatin over time, and Ms. Bose set out to ﬁ nd a way to counteract that. She found the answer in a cellular energy protein known as AMPK, or adenosine monophosphateactivated protein kinase. She observed that when AMPK was paired with cisplatin at the beginning of treatment the combination diminished the effectiveness of cisplatin. But added later on, when the cancer cells were growing resistant, the AMPK worked to maintain the effectiveness of cisplatin, allowing it to continue killing the malignant cells, at least in cell cultures. More than 10,000 students from 91 countries entered the science fair, Google’s ﬁ rst. Girls swept all three age categories in the competition.

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Dow barrels ahead after debt remarks (NY TIMES) — Already rallying on earnings reports, stocks leaped further ahead Tuesday after President Obama announced a breakthrough on the debt-ceiling talks. Earlier, stocks had risen more than 1 percent after Coca-Cola said its net income rose 18 percent on higher overseas sales and after I.B.M.’s results late Monday beat analysts’ estimates. But it was after Mr. Obama spoke that the Dow Jones industrial average powered through a gain of more than 220 points to a high of 12,607.56. The Dow ended the day up 202.26, or 1.63 percent, to 12,587.42. The broader Standard & Poor’s 500stock index rose 21.29 points, or 1.63 percent, to 1,326.73, and the technology-heavy Nasdaq composite gained 61.41, or 2.22 percent, to 2,826.52. President Obama said there was “progress”

in negotiations with bipartisan lawmakers over raising the nation’s debt ceiling, leading to a deficit-cutting proposal by a bipartisan group of lawmakers that was “broadly consistent” with what the administration was pursuing. Earlier, the Commerce Department said housing starts in the United States rose more than expected in June, reaching a six-month high, and permits for future construction unexpectedly increased. Investors also took in quarterly earnings announcements from three major banks: Goldman Sachs reported a proﬁt of $1.05 billion, a relatively weak showing; Bank of America said it lost $8.8 billion, in line with expectations as it settled legal claims related to its troubled mortgage division; and Wells Fargo reported a 29 percent increase in proﬁt, as loan losses eased.

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in his relationship with Mr. Wallis, a former News of the World deputy editor at the time of widespread phone hacking at the newspaper who later was hired as a media consultant for the police. In his testimony, Sir Paul admitted that 10 other former News International employees work in the media relations ofﬁ ce of the Metropolitan police service, out of a total of 45 people who work in the ofﬁce. Mr. Wallis was also a public relations executive at a health spa, Champneys, in Watford, north of London, where Sir

Paul received free hospitality for five weeks this year while recuperating from a leg injury. Mr. Wallis was arrested last week in the police investigation into phone hacking. “When I became aware that Mr. Wallis was in some way connected with Champneys, I thought that was a very difficult story,” Sir Paul said, explaining his resignation. “I thought, ‘This is going to be a signifi cant story, and if I am going to be a leader and do the right thing by my organization, I better do something quickly.’ ”

Google Spending Millions to Find the Next Google MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (NY TIMES) — Google thinks it can be young and crazy again. And it is betting $200 million that it is right. In the hottest market for technology start-up companies in over a decade, the Silicon Valley behemoth is playing venture capitalist in a rush to discover the next Facebook or Zynga. Other pedigreed tech companies are doing the same, as venture capital dollars coming from corporations approach levels last seen in the dot-com bubble era of 2000. To some, it is a telltale sign of an overheated industry, symptomatic of a late and ill-advised rush to invest during good times. But Google says it has a weapon to guide it in picking investments — a Google-y secret sauce, which means using datadriven algorithms to analyze the would-be next big thing. Never mind that there often is very little data because the companies are so young, and that most venture capitalists say investing is more of an art than a science. At Google, even art is quantiﬁable.

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Presidential candidate — and Mount Everest climber — Gary Johnson in Conway Thursday BY LLOYD JONES THE CONWAY DAILY SUN

CONWAY — Former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson is the lone Republican presidential candidate to have have climbed Mount Everest. Billed as a long-shot to get his party’s nomination, he believes it’s an easier mountain to conquer than the world’s largest peak. “I live my life ‘in the moment,’ striving to be satisﬁed with who I am right now, regardless of the situation or the place,” Johnson states on his Facebook page. “Life is a journey not a destination. I climbed Mount Everest and I can honestly say that the journey — the preparation, the training, the waiting and the climb — were every bit as passionate and joyful as was reaching the destination — being at the summit . . . on the top of the world. Oh, and yes it was all very cool to reach the top!” Johnson, whop announced his candidacy in April and then skied Tuckerman Ravine, will spend the afternoon in Conway stumping this Thursday with a tour of North Conway in the early afternoon followed by a planned editorial board at The Conway Daily Sun at 3 p.m.; a visit at Zeb’s General Store from 4:10 to 4:30 p.m.; and a reception at Carroll County Republican Committee chairman Maynard Thompson’s home in Freedom at 6 p.m.

“We’re not endorsing Gov. Johnson, and hope to be offering our house as a venue for any and all serious GOP candidates,” Thompson wrote in an e-mail. “That said, we’re excited to lead off with Gov. Johnson, since he offers executive experience (governor of New Mexico, 1995-2003) and a libertarian Republicanism we all need to think about — we raise our game when we have to contend with ideas that take us out of our comfort zone. “He’s also climbed Mount Everest and competes in triathlons, so Gov. Johnson inspires in more ways than one,” Thompson added. Johnson, 58, served as the 29th governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2003, and is known for his low-tax libertarian views. He proud to have been labeled as the “most fi scally conservative governor” in the country during his terms in office. In 2009, according to his Website (www.garyjohnson2012.com) “after becoming increasingly concerned with the country’s out-of-control national debt and precarious financial situation, the governor formed the OUR America Initiative, a 501c(4) non-profit that promotes fiscal responsibility, civil liberties, and rational public policy. He traveled to more than 30 states and spoke to over 150 conservative and libertarian groups during his time as honorary chairman.”

8 Carriage riders on the Mount Washington Auto Road Sunday. (PHOTO COURTESY OF AUTO ROAD)

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BY STEVE CAMING PINKHAM NOTCH — The Mount Washington Auto Road became the Mount Washington Carriage Road for the ﬁ rst time in more than a century Sunday, July 17, as the “Road to the Sky” hosted the ﬁ rst-ever “Horse and Carriage” weekend as part of its 150th anniversary summer-long celebration. The day found several two-, three- and four-horse hitches making their way up the eight-mile road to the summit of the Northeast’s highest peak. More than 30 riders on horseback, several in vintage attire, joined the cavalcade of horse-drawn vehicles to create a scene that brought Mount Washington’s history to life. Riders and carriages came from around the Northeast and spent Saturday riding and driving at the base of the Auto Road and Great Glen Trails. The youngest rider was 9 and the oldest was 73, with many families riding and driving together. The event also brought together some of New England’s most noted horsemen and drivers, including Lee Sawyer of Jaffrey. “It was a truly delightful vision of the Auto Road’s past history that came to life. The sights, sounds and even the smells all added to a feeling of real time travel,” noted Howie Wemyss, general manager of the Mount Washington Auto Road and Great Glen Trails. For more information, call 466-3988 or on the web at www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com.

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We’re sorry for omitting Razor’s Edge To the editor: I would like to apologize to Richard Huot and the staff at Razor’s Edge for inadvertently omitting Razor’s Edge from the list of businesses that sponsored a tee at the SFA Classic Golf Tournament. We appreciate their contri-

bution as deeply as all the others. The sponsors each made a positive difference to the success of this event. Again we thank everyone would participated and contributed. Kathy McKenna, Director Coos County RSVP

Swinging bridge in Gorham a real gem To the editor: Not too many towns can claim to have a swinging bridge in its presence. Gorham’s swinging bridge is unique and is one of the town’s oldest fixtures. The bridge has foot and bike traffic. Snowmobiles also pass through in the winter. Many years ago, I had the privilege of talking to the late Jasper Hogan. He told me that many hikers passed through. They would hike

Mt. Surprise and Mt. Moriah. He also said that berry picking was much more popular back then. He mentioned that the bridge has been repaired many times. As a youngster, I used to stop on the bridge and listen to the river flow. I’d also take in the views from both sides of the bridge. Yes, I’d have to say that the bridge is unique in more ways than one. Oscar Patry Gorham

Area students have been named to dean’s list at UNH DURHAM, NH -- The following area students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the spring semester of the 2010 - 2011 academic year. Joseph Arsenault of Berlin earned Highest Honors; Amanda Beiner of Berlin earned Honors; Ashley Canning of Berlin earned Highest Honors of Berlin earned Highest Honors; Ethan Carrier; Kelli King of Berlin earned Honors; Heather LaFlamme of Berlin earned

High Honors; Stacie Lambert of Berlin earned Highest Honors; Cory Osgood of Berlin earned High Honors; Joel Wyatt of Berlin earned Highest Honors; John King of Groveton earned Honors; Taylor Langkau of Groveton earned Honors; Mary Nolin of Stark earned Highest Honors; Kelsy Schutt of Groveton earned Honors; Katie Tefft of Milan earned Highest Honors; Jodie Therriault of Milan earned Highest Honors; Amy Michaud of Randolph earned Honors.

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An Afternoon At Libby Pool One of the really nice things about living here at Birch Grove is that it’s such a short walk too Libby Pool, which is a town owned and well maintained recreation area on Mill St. On warm afternoon’s Lala and I can don our bathing suits and stroll down to the pool for a cooling swim. We did that on Sunday. While it costs a dollar and a half each to get in, it is money well spent. The pool is maintained by running fresh water from the Peabody River through a pipe and out again. The water is clean and just the right temperature to have a comfortable but refreshing swim. Even on a warm Sunday sfternoon there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy. When we swim, I kind of watch as Lala heads out from shore toward the safety rope which is about 30 feet away in deeper water. Lala is an excellent swimmer and makes precise, even strokes to quickly reach the safety rope area. She then swims along the rope with an Australian crawl before heading back in. While I can swim, I like to swim where I can still touch bottom if necessary, so I swim a little closer into shore. Mostly I stand waist deep in the cooling water while Lala does her thing. After a while, we go in too sit on the beach, preferably in the shade, to chat and watch the other patrons while we dry off. There is usually someone there that catches our eye. This past Sunday a family came to sit near us. There were four kids and the Mom. The kids ranged from a boy about 12, who was the oldest, and took charge of the baby

who was two or so. While the Mom sprayed the kids with sun block (or insect repellent) and got them all ready to go in, the older boy played with the youngest one and, then, took him into the water. They had fun and it was good to see the older boy act responsibly toward the younger one. After drying off and getting toasty again, Lala went back in for another swim. I sat at our table and watched as she repeated her earlier ritual. While not as athletic as she once was, Lala can still swim with some of the grace of the athlete. I enjoy watching her as she strokes with precision and moves through the water quite effortlessly. She came back in after awhile and dried off. We gathered our stuff and walked back to my apartment at the Grove, After changing into regular clothes, I poured each of us a glass of wine and tuned the TV to the final match of the Women’s World Football (Soccer) Championship being played in Germany. It was the American women against Japan. The scored was tied one to one in the overtime period when, Abby Wambach, our scoring hero, headed the ball in. With just a few minutes to play, It seemed America was destined to win. But, no! Japan scored to once again tie the game. It went to the penalty kick stage and America lost.3 to 1.. While we were disappointed for our team and country, given the recent earthquake and nuclear melt down Japan had recently endured, we were glad for them. Even with the soccer loss, it had been a good afternoon at Libby Pool. Eh!

We are all entitled to our opinions and here are a few of mine To the editor: To all who wrote, I understand the effect you tried to do for the people here. There was talk: “Gossip in the wind”. Talk is good, actions speak volumes. My opinion, one voice, is just that. Most of us can be seen at many Christian services. We all have sins. Reading this understand we are entitled to our opinions. Honesty is rarely spoken, taken as: radical, off the wall, even “crazy”. Understand honesty is refreshing and can hurt. Those of you reading this; salt burns on words, in your eyes. Salt, being natural to Mother Earth, can be useful. Most agree this is “God’s Country”. would “God” who created mother earth: tax the earth for a view? “God” created earth to help all of his relations to live. Why are people taxing the view created by “God”? Why are people paying the view tax, when insurance companies will not pay to repair an act of “God”? “God” has not charged us or our relations for what “God” created; why pay a view tax? Dogs seem to have problems. One is lazy owners who lack respect to pick up after them. Two for those of us who do treat our four legged as family; pick up after them, don’t leave the outside to bark all day. You make it hard for people who do want, need, and do treat them like family. Would you leave your child in “poop”, outside crying, no water, no shade? Thanks to those who clean up after there dogs. Let’s be fair. Cats! Run all over annoying people and dogs. Cats kill birds, chipmunks, dig up yards, flower beds, create a huge mess in sand boxes, carry germs, mass producee, run everywhere! Cats need to be in there owner’s yards, leashed or in the owner’s homes. Take responsibility for you pets. Cats are a problem to those who are allergic, sand boxes where

children play, yards they are found dead in and breed more unwanted street cats. The police should pick up stray cats and fine them the same amount as loose dogs. Dog owners, be kinder. Cat owners, be responsible, keep them in your yards and homes! My opinion, the budget could be more friendly, instead of breaking the backs of the little guys, a dying community. View tax, politics, city hall (someone’s wage could fund three fireman for a year). Courts, judges schools...there are the biggest sins. We have greed, gossip, vanity, neglects, cheatings, lies, stealings and have become a “dog eat dog community”. Our young are leaving. Teachers have taught for generations, us, our children, even our grand-children. Many of these children are lost, failed, meetings where the teacher does not carry through. How many of us know this? Who has had children, grand-children who tried, only to fail, drop out? There are young wonderful teachers who need a chance to make an impact on a child. Who might have a better understanding of how to teach them. Would be glad for the chance to try at a much lower wage. Teacher who can retire should. Our dropout rate may change! These teachers know who they are. Parent, if your child tried, thought your meetings went well, did you check? Did the child tell you; I got this teacher again? Did the child drop out? Student project: A van to save teachers’ gas and traveling expenses. Hey, did you see the paper with wages for a job that give you at least four months off? Do you get paid for that much time off? If you did, would you not be discouraged for losing one child to a failed dropout? Are bills ringing? Through the years we, our see OPINION page 5

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The family of great-grandmother Lucille Dumas recently gathered for a ﬁ ve-generation picture. With her are grandmother, Susan Clark, great-great-grandmother Annette Beaudoin, father Daniel Clark and baby Shaleah Pearl Clark bon on June 13, 2011. OPINION from page 4

children, their children miss out on scholarships: sports (football), music (band), more, that offer opportunities to those who excel in these areas. The funding was lost! Maybe the cause was wages for teachers? Foreclosures, courts, judges, places and people who are supposed to help you. Find yourself here, been there? Have you been met with a lack of help? Feel helpless, alone? Find out the hard way? Some may have it easy with the help. This court can’t foreclose or do the underhanded landlord writ in foreclosure! Told by a judge before he handed down a wrong verdict over a question not understood. The lawyer, (stated he did not understand) did understand the question! Appeal it, take it to a higher court! Make those foreclosing produce a real in hand warrant. Fight it! Can’t afford a lawyer, can’t get legal aide? Do it yourself! What happened to us? “Do on to others as you want done on to you.” We have landlords that are slumlords. Some that are great landlords (as I have now), may God bless them! We have tenants who are great tenants. Others that are messy, uncaring and leaches! We have great tenants whose landlords give bad references to keep them and great references to tenants that are bad to get rid of them. When you all realize if we want change, we need to help, step out! My opinion, the paper “what happened to all the fundraising moneys for the “Notre Dame School”? Who in my generation went to Notre Dame? Remember; frost heaves, leaks, new gyms... Where is the money? What did it get used for? People, the ski jump is a better piece of our history. That large part of our history is wasting away. People would come to see this, it is a Berlin

story! An attraction! Not another old age home. Save our history that will bring people here to view it, see it, use it. Restore it, use it as a showpiece. Remember when we all cared? Things that brought us together? A community center for children? When we helped each other? Where is the compassion? A helping hand? Cared and helped even a stranger? Where are the showpieces we elected? Is Laidlaw, Northern Pass, the best you can do? Are you not listening to the people? Ruin your view taxes? You’re failing your people? States, reservations who laid down big money getting rid of those things. You will be gone when the people try to undo what you have been doing. Check out places they have been. Sometimes what we don’t see; (know) comes back to bite us? Come on people, pull together! One voice, one sign, one letter to the editor is just that, one! Stand together (all of us) show the world, our dying community what we need! The president is trying to bring America back to being Americans. In my opinion “This is Bush’s war and his mess” as well as the none complying rich who threaten to take even more away. The Pentagon has trimmed off more monies at the expense of our relations. We are the backbone of America. Notice, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, the middle class of America is gone. Honesty can hurt. Salt burns. My opinions “free”. The rich, and bad news travels fast! We have become a dog eat dog community! “Do unto others as you want done to you! Stand together; give us a break. Thanks for reading my honest opinions, taking it with grains of salt, be aware of what is around you. Barbara Couture Berlin

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Council hears updates on ATV festival, downtown project BY BARBARA TETREAULT THE BERLIN DAILY SUN

BERLIN -- The city council Monday night received updates on the downtown action project and the upcoming Jericho ATV Festival. Stu Arnett of the Arnett Developing Group explained that he is looking at the economic side of revitalizing the downtown. Jay Poulin of HEB Engineering and landscape architect John Wacker are looking at the physical component. Arnett said his focus is increasing both employment opportunities and property values in the downtown. Tuesday and Wednesday of this week, Arnett said he is meeting individually with downtown business owners to discuss their concerns and get their input. He said the oneon-one sessions are confidential so business owners will feel free to talk openly about issues. The city and Main Street Program collected over $80,000 to do a downtown action plan. A public forum was held last month to get input on what residents like about the downtown and what they would like to see. Arnett said a second public downtown forum is scheduled for Sept. 15, focused more on businesses. Arnett, who previously worked as economic development director for the state, noted the city has made strides in recent year in improving its physical appearance. “Clearly there has been progress,” he said. Councilor Tom McCue said he is glad Arnett is meeting individually with the downtown business owners. He said they are the backbone of the downtown. With less than two weeks to the second annual Jericho ATV Festival, Dan Malone of the Androscoggin Valley ATV Club said the event is generating a lot of buzz. He said last year the two day event drew 2,500 ATVs. He said they are hoping to double that number this year. Malone said they have doubled the number of sponsors this year with Can-Am the title sponsor again. The city has joined as a sponsor this year. Malone said the site is ready except for some minor fencing that remains to be done. The mud pit has been fi xed and should be even muddier than last year. He said there are plenty of vendors signed up and helicopter rides will be offered again. Permits are in place, security has been arranged, and the bills are all paid up to date. Malone said there will be no unloading of ATVs at the park. Parking for trailers has been arranged at a number of sites throughout the city including the old Bass shoe plant and Knights of Columbus hall. Admission to the event is $3 per day. Mayor Paul Grenier praised the work of the club in organizing the event this year. He said the group has done a fabulous job after the event was dropped on them to handle. In other business:

* After two attempts to fill the position, the city has hired a replacement for Housing Coordinator André Caron. City Manager Patrick MacQueen said Linda White of Colebrook has been hired and will start work today. MacQueen said White has signifi cant experience in management, managing multiple programs, and building renovation. In his seven years on the job, MacQueen said Caron has had incredible success developing and implementing the city’s overall program for removing the substandard surplus housing stock in the city. He also was a major force behind the renovation of many houses and neighborhoods in the city as well as city hall’s guru on phone and IT systems. MacQueen said Caron will be fi nishing out old programs and providing some consultation. “I don’t believe I can overstate the debt the city owes André for his very productive and successful service to the city he grew up in,” MacQueen said. * Grenier said an issue has arisen with the meeting times of the various city boards. Most city boards, like the council. planning board, zoning board, and school board meet at night. Grenier noted the police commission, water commission, and board of assessors all meet during the day. He said the police commission meets at 7 a.m. and the water commission meets at noon. In both cases, he said all of the members of the commissions are in agreement with the meeting times. He said, however, the board of assessors meets at 2 p.m. and one member of the board can not make that meeting time. Grenier said the board has refused to change its meeting time. The mayor noted Berlin is a blue collar community and many people work during the day. He said it will be hard to get people to serve on boards if they are not willing to meet at night if necessary. Grenier said he will be proposing an ordinance that will require all boards and commission to meet after 5:30 p.m. unless the members of the board or commission all agree to meet during the day. If the board members can’t agree unanimously on an earlier meeting time, then the ordinance would mandate the meetings must be after 5:30 p.m. Grenier said he will have the ordinance ready for a first reading on Aug. 1. Councilor Tom McCue said it was a shame the council was having to set up an ordinance for one board. “It’s obvious we have to do something,” said Grenier. * MacQueen said the city has been notifying it will be receiving $39,240 from the federal government for Payment in Lieu of Taxes. The city manager noted more than half the city’s acreage falls within the White Mountain National Forest. The amount is down slightly from the $41,500 the city had budgeted this year.

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DISCUSSIONS from page one

issue of municipal liability with 507B:5 broadly stating, “No governmental unit shall be held liable in any action to recover for bodily injury, personal injury or property damage except as provided by this chapter or as is provided or may be provided by other statute.” Bousquet told the board that he had previously attended a workshop on liability with the insurer Primex, and said that the law is on the side of the school district and town, but understands that doesn’t make it any easier to swallow for those whose vehicles or homes are damaged by the foul balls. “It’s the way I’ve always done it and we’ve always done it,” he said. Bousquet added that if they start paying for damages it could open the door for many more claims. He did note, however, that he was not averse to sitting down with the town and both insurers, Primex and Local Government Center, to discuss the matter further. While the issue of taking responsibility and the appearance of “passing the buck” were both raised as points, Bousquet said that he has no problem taking responsibility for the school. “I’m not passing the buck. I know we broke his window,” Bousquet said of the most recent issue which revived this conversation — a broken window in a vehicle belonging to Don Provencher, which was parked in a driveway at Provencher’s home across from the ball field. “I’ve been real up front,” Bousquet added, explaining that he has no problem letting people know that while the school may be responsible for the damage they are not financially liable. He ultimately likened living along the ball field to living on a golf course, where the damage from an occasionally stray ball is just inevitable. In light of the unpopular option of requiring insurance from those wishing to use the field proposed by selectman David Graham as a fix if no other resolutions could be found, the talk turned to brainstorming possible solutions. “If there’s another solution I’,m all for it,” Bousquet said. The ideas included switching the boys’ and girls’ playing field — an option quickly eliminated due to the difference in field sizes — and reconfi guring the base-

ball diamond to be placed diagonally from its current location. That option met with criticism as it could put the newly renovated town hall in the line of fire for damage. Chairman of the selectboard Terry Oliver asked about the new aluminum bats being used in the College World Series, which reportedly have a smaller “sweet spot” and wondered if that would help the situation. Parent said that the high school uses the same bats and college players, but he was not convinced that the “sweet spot” was any smaller.

The suggestion that received the most attention came from former selectman Mike Waddell, who said that previous netting did a decent job of cutting down the number of foul balls that found their way out of the park. He said he recalled that the netting served its purpose until it was not taken down one winter and was done in by a wet snow. Waddell suggested using a net rigged on a pulley system that could be raised and lowered from the ground once installed and other members of the public chimed in, noting that there were enough innovative minds on the

town crew that something could likely be designed and fabricated to do the job. “It’s not rocket science,” Waddell said, adding that the only issue would be that the net and rigging gets taken care of, unlike the last one. Selectman Paul Robitaille agreed that the discussion on solving this issue should continue, especially since ideas for solutions were already flowing. Bousquet agreed to set up a time to meet with Town Manager Robin Frost to continue the conversation, while Provencher applauded the effort from both sides to get together on the issue.

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COMPLAINT from page one

Richard’s assertion that Francis Street is a public road. Richards asked the council to create a no parking zone on the street to ensure safety. She also asked the city to enforce its garbage ordinance which prohibits residents from putting out their garbage until collection day. She said sometimes Croteau puts his garbage out several days before the scheduled pickup day. Richards said Croteau’s property is a visible junkyard and it has contaminated the neighborhood. She said it has devalued her property where she has lived for 42 years. Richards said she has also suffered verbal harassment from Croteau. Mayor Paul Grenier thanked Richards for bringing the matter to the

council’s attention and said he would personally visit the street and check out the situation. Grenier also asked MacQueen to set up a meeting with himself, Grenier, and Police Chief Peter Morency to discuss Richards’ complaints. “I’m not going to let this go,” he promised Richards. This is not the first time neighbors have complained about the condition of Croteau’s home on Francis Street. Back in 1997, 28 people signed a petition charging Croteau was running an unlicensed junkyard on the site. In recent years, the city went to court to force Croteau to clean up junk vehicles on the former Rocket Snowmobile property at 240 Jericho Road. Croteau eventually vacated the site.

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Monday, July 11 2:44 p.m. A caller on Maynesboro Street reported their EBT card stolen. 3:16 p.m. A minor motor vehicle accident took place at the corner of Pleasant Street and East Mason Street. No injuries were reported. 7:01 p.m. A caller reported a person with a handgun near their residence on Blanchard Street. Police were unable to locate the subject. 7:59 p.m. A caller on Viking Street reported four-wheelers riding up and down the road. The ATVs were parked when police arrived and the riders were spoken to. 10:52 p.m. A case of shoplifting was reported at the Irving on Pleasant Street after an employee observed someone taking a six-pack of Twisted Tea. Tuesday, July 12 8:03 a.m. A minor motor vehicle accident was reported at the intersection of Main Street and Mason Street. No injuries were reported. 8:11 p.m. Two men were arrested at Jericho Lake Road for liquor law violations. Christopher Lynch, 25, of Berlin, was charged with prohibited sales. Brad Antone, 17, of Berlin, was charged with unlawful possession of alcohol. Both were released on $500 personal recognizance bail and are scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 13. Wednesday, July 13 1:54 p.m. A minor accident was reported on Grafton Street. No injuries were reported. 4:14 p.m. A citation for non-inspection was issued to Joseph Dimauro, 53, of Berlin. 4:27 p.m. A citation for failure to stop was issued to Jessica Berwick, 35, of Berlin. 5:01 p.m. A citation for failure to stop was issued to Scott Allen, 22, of Berlin. 9:10 p.m. A caller reported a female leaning over the bridge on East Mason Street. She was talking on the phone. 10:14 p.m. Allan Smith, 24, of Berlin, was arrested and charged with theft by unauthorized taking. He was released on $1,000 personal recognizance bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 20. 10:35 p.m A caller on School Street reported hearing a child screaming. Police were unable to locate the subject. Thursday, July 14 12:15 a.m. Police noticed someone near the door of the Notre Dame Arena. By the time police turned around to investigate the person had left. Thursday, July 14 2:05 p.m. – Police received a call that two juveniles were riding on OHRVs being towed on a trailer. Police were unsuccessful in locating the trailer. 5:46 p.m. – Police received a call that juveniles were throwing rocks at a Post Offi ce vehicle on Hillside Avenue. The youth were gone when police arrived. There was no damage to the vehicle. 6:34 p.m. – A woman on First Avenue called to report her ex-boyfriend was refusing to leave her apart-

ment. Police advised the man to leave. 7:02 p.m. – A woman called to report she was receiving calls from a collection agency for payment from a company she had not done business with. The collection agency had the last four numbers of her Social Security number. Police advised the woman to get a copy of her credit report to make sure she was not a victim of identify theft. 8:21 p.m. - Jessica Reynolds, 32, of 58 Cascade St., Berlin, was issued a citation for non-inspection. 11:17 p.m. – Tyler Supry, 19, of 40 Viking St., Berlin, was issued a citation for non-inspection. Friday, July 15 10:40 a.m. – Rocky Bilodeau, 29, of 296 Champlain St., Berlin, was issued a citation for speeding. 12:20 p.m. – Subject reported receiving harassing phone calls. Caller was advised not to call again. 2:26 p.m. – Lisa Sims, 53, of Box 986, Sanbonville, was issued a citation for speeding. 2:29 p.m. – A woman reported she was receiving threatening phone calls from a subject in Colebrook. She was advised of her rights. 2:57 p.m. – Police received a call about a verbal argument on Abenaki Lane. Everyone had left the area when police arrived. 4:33 p.m. – Police received a call that a bear was going through the garbage on Hermanson Street. Police referred the matter to Fish and Game. 5:34 p.m. – Michele Bashand, 29, of 148 School St., Berlin, was issued a citation for failure to stop at a stop sign. 5:54 p.m. – Nathan Falardeau, 23, of 792 Second Ave., Berlin, was issued a citation for failure to stop. 6:22 p.m. - Police spoke to two ATV riders who were traveling off the designated ATV route. 6:38 p.m. – Police received information that a subject in Berlin is wanted in New York. Police investigation revealed no extradition involved. 8:42 p.m. A resident of Burgess Street told police he was a victim of elderly abuse. Police advised the man of his rights. 9:36 p.m. – A parent called police to express concern about the behavior of their daughter who is on juvenile probation. Parent was advised to talk to juvenile probation officer. 10:53 p.m. – Jose Villanueva, 41, of 7 Cross Rd., Whitefi eld, was issued a summons for operating without a license. A Sept. 13 court date was set. 11:15 p.m. – A woman called to report her mother’s solar lights on Madison Avenue were missing. Saturday, July 16 12:02 a.m. – Police received a report of a man and woman arguing on Burgess Street. No one was there when police arrived. 12:54 a.m. – Police received a call that kids were playing basketball in the street on Pine Street. No one was there when police arrived. 9:38 a.m. – Police received a call of a car driving erratically on Riverside Drive. Police stopped vehicle and dissee BERLIN LOG page

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BERLIN LOG from page 8

covered subject from Houston, Texas, trying to read map. 10:12 a.m. – Police received a call about kids riding bicycles without helmets. Police advised youth of law requiring juveniles to wear helmets. 10:15 a.m. – Bridgette MacDonald, 17, of 119 Blake Rd., Berlin, was issued a citation for speeding. 11:07 a.m. – A two-vehicle accident reported on West Milan Road in Milan. The vehicles received minor damage and no personal injuries were reported. 11:20 a.m. – Craig Hood, 36, of 17 Castle Drive, Milan, was issued a citation for speeding. 12:44 p.m. – A bear was reported on Norway Street. Matter was referred to Fish and Game. 12:55 p.m. – A minor two-vehicle accident was reported in the parking lot at IGA. No personal injuries were reported. 12:55 p.m. – Joseph Roy, 19, of 54 High St., Berlin, was issued a citation for speeding. 2:22 p.m. – The Circle K on Glen Avenue reported a vehicle drove off without paying for gas. 7:08 p.m. – Police received a report of annoying phone calls between two people. Police advised both parties not to call the other. 7:14 p.m. – Police received a report of annoying phone calls nvolving two neighbors in Milan. Both parties were advised not to call the other. 9:58 p.m. – Police received a report that a vehicle hit a moose on Route 110 in Milan. No personal injury reported. Police referred the accident to state police. 11:33 p.m. – Police received a call of a loud party at the corner of Champlain and Merrimack Streets were underage youth were believed drinking. Police found no underage youth at the party. Sunday, July 17 8:50 a.m. – Caller reported bear in backyard on Willard Street. Fish and Game was notified.

PROTESTS from page one

property cards for 28 properties in Randolph, comparing and high-lighting inconsistencies in valuation and, particularly, pointing out that a number of seasonal cottages, like his own, are assessed as year-round properties instead of seasonal; that the view tax is assessed inconsistently; that “neighborhoods” (which affect value) are defined illogically; that building age and therefore depreciation is assessed without due regard for renovations; and that similar structures are assessed unevenly. The data took months to compile, Mudge said recently in an interview. In his conclusion, he recommends that the BTLA order a complete revaluation of the Town of Randolph. “This should include a visit to and measurement of each house in the town,” Mudge writes. “This is justified when one realizes that of 26 summer cottages that I have identifi ed, 69 percent have been assessed as year-round houses. This represents a material difference in the assessed values of these properties.” “Inaccurate and misleading information is contained on the Property Cards that are the responsibility of the Town of Randolph to accurately maintain and the assessor, Avitar Associates of New England, to verify in the course of its work,” he continues. Further, he recommends, the Town should note on all cards for summer cottages or camps, that the structure is “a three-season house. Not built for long term winter occupancy” so that in the future, no clerical error could cause a change in the status of the seasonal structure. Mudge also urges the BTLA to review and modify the method being used to assess a view tax in the Town of Randolph. Mudge recognizes the value of

“view” but he points out in detail how inconsistently this valuation is applied by Avitar in its 2009 revaluation. He recommends that BTLA review and modify the methodology being used by Avitar and the town to determine depreciation. “The current method seems to consider only the age of the oldest beam in the house without regard to extensive and expensive remodeling and renovation projects that have even included the moving of a house,” he writes. “The current depreciation method would appear to be a most subtle and discreet form of subsidized housing where the other property owners in Randolph pay the taxes that should be being paid by these renovated properties,” he writes. Lastly, Mudge recommends, “The BTLA should review whether the recent assessment of the Town of Randolph is in compliance with state law.” “Based on my review of different propeties in the town and the materials presented here (in the notebook): * The level of assessments of different types of properties is not reasonably proportional. * The assessments of summer camps (RCP) as year-round residential buildings (RSA) would indicate that the assessments are not based on accurate data on the property cards. * Land values are inconsistent, given the great variances in the view tax. * There are inconsistent neighborhood adjustments without documentation or other notation on the property cards. * The DRA might fi nd that there has been data omitted from the property cards as pertaining improvements on properties and the subsequent depreciation adjustment for those properties. Mudge writes that he first brought the

issue of the discrepancy between yearround houses and summer cottages to the attention of the BTLA in a letter of Sept. 9, 2010, and he sent a copy of the letter to the Randolph selectmen. “The Town of Randolph made no corrections at that time and the 2010 property taxes were based on incorrect information that was known to the Town of Randolph and its assessor,” he writes. Lastly, Mudge asked the BTLA for an assessment of his property at $165,000. To achieve that figure, he used the RCP base rate of $56 per square foot and allowed for 22 percent depreciation (the cottage was built in 1954), features valued at $8,200 and land at $38,700, as per the Avitar’s 2009 revaluation, plus a view tax of $40,000, a figure that Mudge recommended for Randolph properties that have a good view, but not a panoramic view. He notes that a value of $165,000 represents a 63.5 increase over the 1994 valuation, while Avitar’s 2009 revaluation was $231,200 or a 130 percent increase over the 1994 valuation, although no improvements have been made on the cottage in that time. He noted that over the years, the square footage of the structure has been altered considerably on the property card without any actual change taking place. The average percent valuation increase for ten winterized Randolph buildings that Mudge researched is 72.1 percent, he notes. Mudge hopes that others will take a good look at the work he has researched in his John Mudge vs. Town of Randolph notebook and consider their own situations. The appendix includes Avitar’s instructions on “understanding your property record card,” so that readers can comprehend what the arcane abbreviations on their own property record cards actually mean.

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––––––––––––––––– DAILY CALENDAR ––––––––––––––––– Wednesday, July 20 Berlin Water Works Commission: Meeting 12 p.m., 55 Willow Street, Berlin. Public welcome. Handicap accessible. The U.S. Forest Service and Climate Change: with Roger Simmons, 8 p.m. at the AMC’s Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. FMI, call the Androscoggin Ranger Station at (603) 466-2713.

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Thursday, July 21 Imagine: critically acclaimed tour celebrating the songs of John Lennon, presented by the Nu-Utopians, a seven member folk/rock band at St. Kieran Arts Center, 155 Emery St., Berlin, 7 p.m. Tickets $12 adults, $6 students. 752-1028. Free Small Business Counseling: Stewart Gates of the NH Small Business Development Center (NH SBDC) available to meet with entrepreneurs, by appointment only, for no cost business counseling, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Business Enterprise Development Corporation (BEDCO), 177 Main Street, Berlin, New Hampshire. Call 752-3319 for appointment. Saturday July 23 Yard Sale: 9 a.m. to 12 noon, St. Paul Lutheran Church, coiner of 7th and Norway streets. (Use Norway Street entrance.)All items one-half price. No early birds please! Book, Bake and Craft Sale: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Randolph Public Library, 130 Durand Road, Randolph, NH. One Hundred Years of Conservation: The Weeks Act and The White Mountain National Forest with Terry Fifield. 7 p.m. at the Dolly Copp Campground. FMI, call the Androscoggin Ranger Station at (603) 466-2713.

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––––––––––––––– ONGOING CALENDAR –––––––––––––– Wednesday Carving Club: Meeting every Wednesday, 5 p.m., E&S Rental, 29 Bridge St, Berlin. All welcome, prior experience not necessary. Open to all. Instructions to those new to carving. We hope to provide a wide range of carving experiences. FMI call Ed at 7523625. Harvest Christian Fellowship Soup Kitchen: Free community dinner every Wednesday night, 219 Willow St., Berlin. Doors open 4 p.m., dinner 5-6 p.m. FMI 348-1757. PAC Meeting. Child addicted to drugs? You’re not alone. Join us for the PAC (Parent of Addicted Children) meeting, 6 p.m., 151 Main Street, Berlin. FMI call 603-723-4949 or e-mail @ shjam@ne.rr.com. Bible Study: 6 to 7 p.m., Seventh Day Adventist Church, Mt. Forist St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting at the Salvation Army, Berlin—9 a.m. meeting, 8:30 a.m. weigh-in Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545). Gorham Public Library: Open M-F: 10am6pm, Saturdays: 10am-Noon. Children’s Story Time: Fridays, 1:30pm. View On-line Catalog at https://gorham.biblionix.com/ . FMI call 466-2525 or email gorhampubliclibrary@ne.rr.com. Artisan Gift Shop: 961 Main St., Berlin. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Family Involvement Group: a family support and activity group, meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. in the downstairs hall of St. Barnabas Church, corner of High and Main Streets, Berlin. Light refreshments are served. FMI, call Linda at 752-7552. Reiki Sharing Gathering: Third Wednesday of each month, 7 to 9 p.m., Pathways for Thursday’s Child Ltd., 3 Washington Street, Gorham. Open to anyone who has at least fi rst-level Reiki training. No charge. (FMI 466-5564) Awana Children’s Club - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM. Grades K-6th. Games, Worship, Bible Lessons, Workbook Time, Prizes, Fun. Community Bible Church. 595 Sullivan Street, Berlin. Call 752-4315 with any questions. AA Meetings: 12 to 1 p.m., Discussion Meeting, St. Barnabas Church, corner of Main and High Streets, Berlin. Step Book/Discussion Meeting, Tri-County CAP, Step I, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., 361 School St., Berlin. Women’s Relationship Support Group: CCFHS sponsoring. Group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. CCFHS will provide transportation as needed. Limited space available. Call Carolyn at 752-5679 for more information. Milan Public Library: Monday, 1:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday’s 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. VFW Post 2520: Monthly meeting third Wednesday of every month. VFW Ladies Auxiliary: Meets every third Wednesday of the month, 7 p.m., post home, 1107 Main St., Berlin. All members encouraged to attend. Foot Clinics: Every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Berlin Health Department, Berlin City Hall, 8:30 a.m. to 112 noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. By appointment only. Call 752-1272. All area residents welcome. Fee: $15. Tuesday Book Drive: Tex Mex Restaurant across from City Hall. Great selection of books, thousands to choose from. Mondays and Tuesday 12 to 3 p.m., Thursday from 12 to 5 p.m. during Month of July. FMI Denise 752-1005. Cholesterol Clinic: Monday through Friday, by appointment only, Berlin Health Dept. City Hall, Berlin. Call 752-1272 for appointment, All area residents welcome. Cost $10. AA Meeting: Women’s meeting, 10 to 11 a.m., St, Barnabas Church, 2 High St., Berlin. Weight Watcher’s Meeting: Salvation Army, 5 p.m. meeting, 4:30 p.m. weigh-in. Senior Meals: Guardian Angel School, MondayThursday Noon, Friday 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Suggested donations for 60 and over $3; under 60 $6. All are welcome. (FMI 752-2545)

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by Abigail Van Buren

TEEN ‘SQUARES’ SHOW COURAGE WHEN THEY LEARN TO SAY NO

DEAR ABBY: My best friend, “Brianna,” often invites me to big parties at her older friends’ homes. At ﬁ rst I was thrilled because I’m only 15. At the parties I saw some people doing bad things -- but I didn’t, at ﬁrst. Soon, Brianna pressured me into doing some things that I didn’t feel comfortable doing. My parents are very strict about these things, and I knew it was wrong. I have tried to get out of going to the parties, but Brianna says bad things to me. I have even had to lie to my parents about where I’m going. Every girl my age wants to go to these parties, but I don’t. Am I weird for not wanting to get involved in inappropriate things? I’m afraid if I stand up to Brianna, she’ll make everyone hate me. Please help. What should I do? -- FEELING PRESSURED IN CALIFORNIA DEAR FEELING PRESSURED: You’re not weird, and “every” girl your age does NOT want to attend the parties you have mentioned. You appear to be a lot more intelligent than your “friend” Brianna, who sounds more like a bully than a friend. Because Brianna does things that could land her in serious trouble doesn’t mean that you should do them. As I say in my booklet, “What Every Teen Should Know”: “... when it comes to being enticed into acts that are senseless, dangerous, illegal or immoral, it’s the ‘squares,’ the kids who care about their reputations (and their school and/or police records), who really show courage by saying, ‘No thanks, I’ll pass.’” Today, it’s not unusual to hear about teens engaging in adult activities at much younger ages than the teenagers

of previous generations. That is why it is so important for parents (and guardians) to take the time to discuss alcohol, drugs, sex and family values with their children well before they start experimenting. My teen booklet provides the answers to frequently asked questions such as: How old must a girl be before she can get pregnant? Can she get pregnant the fi rst time she has sex? What time of the month is a girl 100 percent safe? How old must a boy be before he can father a child? Another important topic that’s included is how to avoid date rape and what to do if it happens. To order “What Every Teen Should Know,” send your name and address, plus check or money order for $6 (U.S. funds), to Dear Abby Teen Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. Shipping and handling are included in the price. My booklet also contains information on contraception and sexually transmitted diseases and how to recognize them. It has been distributed in doctors’ offi ces and used to promote discussion by educators and religious leaders, and is often used by parents who find it difficult to discuss sex with their children. DEAR ABBY: There’s a question I have been pondering for years and I have never seen it addressed in your column. Which came fi rst, the chicken sandwich or the egg salad? I need to make a decision soon. -- CHICKEN LOVER IN PORTLAND, ORE. DEAR CHICKEN LOVER: Your question is out of my area of expertise because I’m a peanut butter-and-jelly girl. But I know baloney when I’m handed a portion, so chew on that until you figure out the answer.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at: Dear Abby, c/o The Conway Daily Sun, PO Box 1940, North Conway, NH 03860

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For Rent

For Sale

BERLIN: Houses for Rent: 232 Denmark Street, furnished two bedroom, $800/month. No utilities included. 805 Fifth Avenue, two Bedroom, $800/month. No utilities included. Two bedroom apartments, heat & hot water included $650/month. Two garages for rent on Memorial Lane. Call 603-723-2617 FMI.

HONDA 15hp, 4 stroke outboard motor, 2002 model. Very little use, mint condition. Errol, NH $1300. 752-2982, 482-3374.

BERLIN: One bedroom apt, heat, h/w, washer, dryer, no pets, 723-9024. BERLIN: Spacious 3/bedroom, 2/bath, 2nd floor, recently renovated, w/d hook-up. Includes heat, pets considered, no smoking, references required, $650. plus security, 603-986-5264. EXTRA large 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms, hot water included., $500/mo. 331 Pleasant Street 603-234-9507 Bruce. GORHAM, 1+2 bedroom apartment, Heat & Hot water included, $550 per month, 978-726-6081. GORHAM, NH Large 1 bedroom apts $650/mo +, furnished optional, heat/ hot water included. Security deposit, references. Short term available. (800)944-2038. GORHAM: 13 Exchange St, (white bldg w/ black trim) 2 br, second floor, h/ hw, fridge and stove, w/d hookup, w/ shed, no pets. Sec. dep. Call: 466-3378 (8am-4pm, M-F or leave a message). GORHAM: 2 bedroo m, off street parking, heat, hot water, electric, references and security, 723-6310. GORHAM: 3 bedroom, in town, 2nd. floor, $700/mo. heat, included, 466-5215, (603)630-6614. GORHAM: Newly renovated 2 bedroom, all appliances, garage, references and security, 723-6310. ONE bedroom, beautiful, deck, heat, h/w, parking, no pets, sec. deposit, references, $550, 723-3856. ONE bedroo m, frig, stove, heat, h/w, parking, no pets, sec. deposit, references, $550/mo. 752-1993. ONE bedroo ms, newly renovated, starting at $475. security, references, 723-4473

$1-A-DAY CLASSIFIEDS • CALL 752-5858 DOLLAR-A-DAY: Ad must run a minimum of 5 consecutive days. Ads over 15 words add 10¢ per word per day. REGULAR RATE: $2 a day; 10¢ per word per day over 15 words. PREMIUMS: First word caps no charge. Additional caps 10¢ per word per day. Centered bold heading: 9 pt. caps 40¢ per line, per day (2 lines maximum) TYPOS: Check your ad the first day of publication. Sorry, we will not issue credit after an ad has run once. DEADLINES: noon two days prior the day of publication except for Monday’s paper when the deadline is Thursday, 11 a.m. PAYMENT:All private party ads must be pre-paid. We accept checks, Visa and Mastercard credit cards and of course cash. There is a $10 minimum order for credit cards. CORRESPONDENCE: To place your ad call our offices 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 752-5858; send a check or money order with ad copy to The Berlin Daily Sun, 164 Main Street, Berlin, NH 03570 or stop in at our offices on Main Street in Berlin. OTHER RATES: For information about the professional directory or classified display ads call 752-5858.

SUNNY large furnished rooms, cable, wi-fi, parking, laundry, $65/wk. $250/mo. Mike 326-3071, 728-8486.

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AMAZING! Beautiful pillowtop matress sets, twin $169, full or queen $249, king $399. See AD under “Furniture”.

FREE mice w/ cage, waterbottle, feed. Everything you need. Please take them. 728-8122.

2003 Toyota Tundra, black, 2wd, manual trans, 214K, $2900, 752-1968.

APT. $100/weekly! Free utilities! Secluded or: private locked rooms, owners residence/ facilities, $50. 603-348-3607.

Berlin- 3rd floor 2 bedroom, $480/mo., 2nd floor 2 bedroom $525/mo., 1st floor, 1 bedroom $475 heated. Call (978)609-4010.

BASKETRY, far m stand equipment, tag, flea. flowers, fruits, vegetables year round, crafts, lots! Call 603-348-3607.

Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Cats & dogs Rozzie May Animal Alliance www.rozziemay.org 603-447-1373 PUPPIES s mall mixed breed. See website for more details: www.mainelypuppies.com (207)539-1520.

Antiques ANTIQUES, glass, furniture, & collectibles of all kinds wanted by Bob Gauthier, 449-2542. Specializing in Estate and Business liquidation. Bonded.

Autos

BUYING junk cars and trucks ME & NH. Call for price. Martin Towing. (603)305-4504.

Boats 14 foot aluminum boat, galva nized trailer, 25 HP Mercury, electric motor, $2,200, 752-7944.

For Rent 2 bedroom apt., first floor, heat/ hot water, all appliances, off street parking. No pets. References, security. $575/mo. (603)752-4033.

Are you working in the area and need a room for a night, week or by the month? Stay at a DuBee Our Guest Bed and Breakfast in Milan. Fully furnished including paper goods, full use of kitchen, wireless internet, Direct TV, barbecue grill, and cleaning service. $35 per night or $125/week. Owners have separate living quarters FMI call 603-449-2140 or 603-723-8722

1994 Dodge Mark III Conversion van, excellent condition, stored last four years, $2000 466-3404.

2 great apts. available. Great Landlord. 3 bedroom, 1st and 2nd floor. Call H&R Block (603)752-2372.

BERLIN 1-2 bedroom 3rd floor apartment near Dairy Bar, all appliances including w/d, $550/mo includes heat and water, 723-8854.

2000 Chevy Astro AWD, all the toys, very good shape $2800/obo (603)329-9217.

AFFORDABLE 2&3 bedroom apartments, starting at $495/mo. 723-4970.

BERLIN one bedroom, first floor, $600/mo.; studio first floor, $500/mo. electricity, h/w, heat included, 603-723-4724.

BERLIN: 1- 4 bedroom apts., $475- $750, includes heat, hot water, free moving truck, 723-3042. BERLIN: 2 bedroom, High Street, all hardwood floors, W&D hookup, heat, H/W, $625; 4 bedroom, 2nd. Ave. hardwood floors, W&D hook-up, heat, h/w; 2 bedroom, East side, w/d hook-up, heat, h/w, Cheshire street, $600; 2 bedroom, being renovated, call for info. 752-2607, 723-4161, Robert Reed. BERLIN: 3rd. floor, 2 bedroom, newly renovated, heat/hot water included, two car parking, $575/mo. 723-7048. BERLIN: East Side, 1 bedroom spacious studio apartment, 1st floor, newly renovated, off street parking, no smoking. $520/mo. Free internet, w/d hookup. Must see! Call 603-723-0918.

CASH register, $40; 20 H&L aquariums, $15; pet stuff 1/2 price, 636-2055. EVERYTHING to do stained glass. Call for info. 449-3379.

LOCKNESS Gardens: 802 Fifth Avenue. Quality perennials only $4/each! Five varieties: Hosta, Astilbe, Daylilies, Foxglove, Lady's Mantle, Coral Bells, Hollyhocks, flag iris, Iris. MAYTAG Neptune washer & dryer, front loader, $400; Behringer 400 watt DJ system, $1000; Milwaukee 1/2 inch hammer drill, never used, $125, 603-723-4165, Gorham. POOL Rovert junior, above ground pool cleaning robot, new $279, asking $125, 752-5519. POP-UP ca mper, good condition, $900 FMI 752-7525

RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT LIQUIDATION Most just 1 years old. Chest freezer 49 c.f. 2 door True reach-in Soft serve/shake machine Stove with ovens & griddle Ice maker Espresso machine Bunn coffee maker Furniture Sinks Much more….

603-986-2990

Furniture AMAZING! Beautiful Queen or Full-size mattress set, Luxury Firm European Pillow-top style, Fabulous back & hip support, Factory sealed - new 10-Yr. warranty. Why pay $1095, buy $249. Can deliver 603-305-9763.

Free T&B Appliance Removal. Appliances & AC’s removed free of charge if outside. Please call (603)986-5506.

Help Wanted EXPERIENCED: housekeeper, p/t, excellent pay, Jefferson Notch Motel, Randolph, 466-3833. FULL Ti me: Telemarketer. Hourly wage plus commission and bonuses. Starting August 1st. Part time: web designer, copywriter, video editor. Send resume, salary requirements to BerlinHires@gmail.com.

FULL-TIME LAUNDRY ATTENDANT Nordic Village Resort has a full-time laundry position available at our Gorham, NH laundry facility. Commercial laundry experience a must. Must be willing to work weekends and some evenings. Applications are being accepted in our office at Nordic Village, Route 16, Jackson, NH or email your resume to: sdoucet@nordicvillage.com.

YOU’VE GOT IT.

SOMEBODY ELSE WANTS IT! Got something special you no longer use? Sell it in the Classifieds. It may just be the perfect item to fill somebody else’s need. Call us today!

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Help Wanted

Home Improvements

IF you like fashion, if you lik e people and you have a flexible schedule Betty Dee's has the job for you. We offer good pay and good fun. Betty Dee's is looking for a part time sales associate. The job included sales, pressing and light cleaning. Sewing ability a plus but not required. Apply in person at 87 Main St. Berlin.

FORTIER HOME REPAIR Old & New- One call, We do it All! (603)752-1224.

Lost LOST set of keys on Saturday, between Save-A-Lot and Walmart. Call 603-388-4292 or 603-538-6612.

LOOKING for experienced sales people for Verizon Wireless. Drop off your resume to Wireless Zone, 410 Glen Avenue, Berlin, NH. Or e-mail your resume to:

REWARD offered 2'X2' white boat cushion, lost between Errol to Berlin or Berlin to South Pond. If found call 603-915-6975.

bethany.poulin@wireless-zone.com

Mobile Homes

PT Personal Care Assistant needed to assist with activities and personal care for young student in the Berlin/ Gorham area. Looking for a calm, flexible, dependable and creative team player. 10 hrs/week. Experience working with individuals with seizures and developmental disabilities preferred. Send resume plus three letters of reference to Mary Ellen Cade, Northern Human Services, 87 Washington St., Conway, NH 0 3 8 1 8 o r mecade@northernhs.org EOE Position requires valid driver’s license, proof of adequate auto insurance, and driver’s and criminal background checks. (036). RIVERSIDE Speedway is looking for responsible individuals to work in their main concession area every Saturday night and some Sundays during May-Oct. Previous experience in the food industry a plus. To apply contact Anne L'Heureux at annecloutiernh@hotmail.com or call 207-571-9554. VETERINARY Technician Assis tant needed for busy 3 doctor practice in Gorham, NH. Position available immediately, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Applicant must be dependable, self-motivated and a team-player. Animal/ medical experience preferred. Please e-mail resume to: Attn. Megan info@northcountryanimalhospital.

or mail to: Attn. com Megan, North Country Animal Hospital, 2237 West Side Road, North Conway, NH 03860. Please no phone calls or walk-ins. VIP Gorham, is looking for tire tech's to work days and weekends. Apply only online at: www.vipauto.com.

Services

LOOKING for used home in great shape to put on my land in North Conway. Call 986-3991. MOBILE Home 12X60, $11,900, large park lot, shed, low taxes, new roof, furnace, more, 752-9757. MOVE your home to our park in central North Conway. Walk to shopping, trails, restaurants. $300 per month, no dogs. Good credit. (603)986-3991.

Motorcycles BUY • SELL • T RADE www.motoworks.biz (603)447-1198. Olson’s Moto Works, RT16 Albany, NH.

Real Estate BERLIN: 5-6 rooms, 1.5 baths, one floor, econ. living, exc. area, views, fenced yard, cellar, storage, parking, $44,900, 1-603-728-9184.

Real Estate, Wanted SKI family looking to buy/ rent for ski season a house or condo in Gorham, JimRegan74@yahoo.com.

Services $225 for your unwanted car or truck, call Rich 978-9079. CERTIFIED LNA, 10 yrs. experienced looking to book private duty LNA, housekeeping or running errands, days, evenings, overnights, $10/hour contact information Kathy, 752-1958 or 986-7920.

Andy's Electric Residential/Commercial Licensed and Fully Insured

603-466-2584 603-723-4888 APPLIANCE Repair: Washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, air conditioners, dishwashers, best rates around. Steve 915-1390. HYPNOSIS for habit change, stress, regression. Michael Hathaway, DCH, certified hypnotherapist. Madison michaelhathaway.com (603)367-8851.

AFFORDABLE ROOFING & SIDING SOLUTIONS. Highest quality craftsmanship. Fully Insured. Lowest prices guaranteed. FMI (603)730-2521. rockybranchbuilders@gmail.com HANDY MAIDS Specializing in construction clean-up and vacant apts. Low rates. Call now (603)348-3789. HANDYMAN: Property maintenance, carpentry, int./ ext. painting, sheet-rocking, etc. free estimates, call 915-0755. LOCKNESS Painters: Top quality, affordable, interior/exterior painting, 26 years experience. Fully insured, free estimates, references available, call 603-752-2218. RAFFI’S Painting and Pressure Cleaning. Residential, commercial, industrial, interior, exterior. Pressure wash driveways, roofs, siding. Carpet cleaning, lead removal. Certified 29 years experience. Full insured, free estimates, references available. 603-915-0816, 603-723-2690.

TECHPROS- COMPUTER SALES & SERVICE 16+ years experience! On-site computer repair, upgrades, wireless setup, virus removal, & more! (603)723-0918 www.TechProsNH.com

BADILLO from page one

however, he was found not competent and released without standing trial for the charges relating to that crime. He was also deemed not a danger to society at the time of his release in February. In this latest indictment, Badillo is accused of burglary and two counts of second degree assault. He is alleged to have broken into the Church Street home of Candace Cote in Berlin, on the night of May 28, and then beating Cote in the face, causing orbital and nasal fractures. The three crimes combined carry sentences of 14 and a half to 19 years, if convicted, and fines of up to $16,000. Though the issue of competency raised in the district court has not yet been resolved, that issue remains separate from the indictment according to the County Attorney’s office. The issue now becomes the purview of the Superior Court, Coos Circuit Court personnel said, although how it will be taken up remains unclear. An arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. on July 29, in Coos Superior Court, though whether that hearing will be held while the competency evaluation is pending is unknown. Calls to Garrison requesting clarifi cation on the competency process were not immediately returned. Also indicted by the Coos Grand Jury last week was Daniel Ouellete, 25, of Berlin. He faces a single burglary charge and three counts of theft of a fi rearm by unauthorized taking. Ouellette is accused of

entering the Riverside Drive, Berlin, property owned by Brian and Tracey Pepin on March 22 and stealing three guns. Among the guns taken were an H&R 16 gauge shotgun, Winchester 12 gauge shotgun, and CVA Buckhorn 50 caliber muzzleloader. Michael Hanson, 30, of Portsmouth is charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor. He is accused of removing the underwear of a four year old child in an effort to engage in sexual contact. The offense allegedly took place in Berlin on Feb. 20. Shawn Kelly, 22, of Clarksville, was indicted on two charges of first degree assault. He is accused of assaulting an infant between Jan. 25 and Feb. 3, in Clarksville. Kelly is alleged to have caused four rib fractures and a broken arm to the three month old baby when he recklessly dropped the child into the bathtub and forcibly grabbed and thrashed the infant. David Way, 44, of Lancaster, was indicted on a charge of possession of a controlled drug. He is accused of being in possession of the prescription drug methylphenidate (Ritalin) on Sept. 2 in Lancaster. A Columbia man was indicted for failing to pay child support. Scott Grover, 48, is charged with two counts of non-support for failing to provide fi nancial support for his minor child between Jan. 1, 2008 and Dec. 27, 2010, with an arrearage of more than $10,000 remaining unpaid for more than a year.

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ZIMMER Lawn Care. Mowing/ spring clean-up, light landscaping. No job too small. Free estimates. 723-1252.

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Every Day Oil Change Price (up to 5 qts.)

10% OFF PARTS & LABOR thru JULY 31!! East Milan Rd. (across from the state prison) Maynesboro Industrial Park, Berlin

Jobs with the Appalachian Mountain Club

Get A $50 Visa Prepaid Rebate Card when you purchase a set of 4 eligible tires. Expires8/31/11

Want a better tire and auto-care experience?

Environmental Educators:

Call (603) 752-TIRE Mon-Fri8am–5pm Visit us at www.mountaintirecorp.com Join us on Facebook & Twitter

A Mountain Classroom program seeks educators for fall season (Aug. 26-Nov. 1). Qualifications include teaching experience, backcountry experience, bachelor's degree in education, ecology, or related field, and current WFA+ certification. Based in Gorham or Bretton Woods. To apply send a cover letter and resume to amcjob186@outdoors.org.

Lodge Crew – Available now: Pinkham Notch Visitor Center, Gorham-: 40 hours per week, kitchen and housekeeping duties, 5 days/week including weekends. Apply online or stop by the Visitor Center to fill out an application. See job details for these and ALL fall jobs at www.outdoors.org/seasonal The AMC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.

CLEAN fill wanted in West Milan, no stumps, brush, tires or trash. Lg. construction companies O.K. lots of room, call 449-2688 for details prior to dumping.

Wanted To Buy The Christmas Farm Inn & Spa is a lifestyle leisure and event resort dedicated to providing a quintessential New England experience. We offer first-class accommodation, memorable events, authentic country cuisine, exceptional caring service and a great work environment.

We are looking for positive team players with a customer focused attitude in the following areas:

• Front Desk PT/FT • Housekeeping PT/FT • • Bartenders PT • Servers PT/FT • Application forms are available at the Front Desk or via email info@christmasfarminn.com If you have questions call Sandra on 603-383-4313

BUYING junk cars/ trucks, heavy equip- farm mach., scrap iron. Call 636-1667 days, 636-1304 evenings.

Yard Sale BERLIN: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sat. 7/23, 9-12, use Norway street entrance. GARAGE Sale 106 Dutil Street, Fri. 7/22, Sat. 7/23, rain or shine, 9-3. HUGE MOVING SALE! EVERY THING MUST GO! 1796 Riverside Drive, Sat. Sun. 7/23, 24. TWO family yard sale, Fri. & Sat. 9-2, no early birds, 38 Pershing Ave.

Acceptin g NewOil&Propane Customers Now! We want to be your fuelcompany!

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Tony Imondi MISSING It’s been 15 years since you’ve been gone. We love you and mi ss you. M a,Jr. Richy,M ike & Mi chelle.

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MOUNTAIN DOVE CLEANING COMPANY FULLY Mike Fodor • 752-8180 RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL INSURED

carpets / upholstery *plus* floors & more.... call today for an appointment!!!

Businesses invited to Berlin Better Building meeting BERLIN -- Berlin BetterBuildings invites Berlin businesses to a very special meeting on July 21, from 12 to 2 p.m. It will be a business information session on energy efficiency. NH BetterBuildings staff will discuss the measures funded through our low-interest loans, and outline the loan process. PSNH will discuss their small business program and a NH Retail Merchants Association representative will describe in detail the energy efficiency financial incentives available to members. All representatives will be on hand afterward to answer specific questions about your property. If you know of a business in Berlin that could benefi t from reduced fuel costs, please share this with them! Don’t miss this terrific opportunity to begin charting a course towards energy effi ciency! Contact Cimbria at Berlin BetterBuildings to reserve your seat! 603.326.6166 or CimbriaB@nhcdfa.org.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Berlin Planning Board has received a boundary line application from Jeanne D’Arc Charest and David & Lisa Poulin. The plan proposes to adjust the boundary lines their two parcels - Tax Map 130 Lot 86 and Tax Map 132 Lot 95 located off of Enman Hill Road. This application will be submitted to the Berlin City Planning Board at a meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2011 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. If the Board accepts the application, a public hearing will be held that same evening. If you are looking to have year round fun in the North Country take a look at this very secluded home with to many up-dates to list. Cozy, romantic and very well maintained. To find out more about us and how to make your dreams come true contact us at: Teammunck.com Margaret603-986-5718 Bill603-986-5578 603-569-0700 office phone

Detailed plans are available for review at the Berlin Planning Department at 168 Main Street, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Provisions for persons with special needs can be made by contacting the Planning Department 603-752-8587.

Complete Home Maintenance ALL PHASES OF INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR WORK

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THE BERLIN DAILY SUN, Wednesday, July 20, 2011— Page 15

North Country anthology, New photography by Nathan ‘Beyond the Notches’ available Peters on display at AVH LITTLETON—The new collection of original essays revealing the unique character of northern New Hampshire is now available for purchase at retail outlets throughout New Hampshire and on the web. Beyond the Notches: Stories of Place in New Hampshire’s North Country was jointly published last month by the Monadnock Institute of Nature, Place and Culture at Franklin Pierce University and Bondcliff Books of Littleton. Featuring more than 40 essayists from around the Granite State, this unique 400-page volume includes historical retrospectives and contemporary commentaries about this special region of New Hampshire. Available initially only at three celebratory events held across the region, the book is now being sold at more than a dozen North Country retail establishments from Lincoln and North Conway north to the Connecticut Lakes Region, and elsewhere in central and southern New Hampshire. Copies of the book, which is available in both hardcover and paperback formats, are also available for purchase online at www.northcountrynhstories.org or www.bondcliffbooks.com. Beyond the Notches, co-edited by John Harris, Kay Morgan and Littleton publisher Mike Dickerman, includes works by many of New Hampshire’s best known writers, along with more than two dozen North Country contributors. Essayists whose work appears in the book include Rebecca Rule, Ernest Hebert, Edie Clark, and Howard Mansfield. Regional contributing writers include John Harrigan, Jack McEnany, Steven D. Smith, Jeff Woodburn, Megan McCarthy McPhaul, Rebecca Brown, Sylvia Smith, Fran Lavoie,

Peter Crane, Barbara Tetreault, and Sally Manikian, among others. These writers tackle a myriad of topics in the anthology, ranging from the fi rst inhabitants of the North Country and the story of northern New Hampshire’s Indian Stream Republic, to the rise and eventual fall of the regional timber and papermaking industries and the natural beauty of the seldom visited Kilkenny Wilderness. Other essays discuss the World War Two-era prisoner-of-war camp in Stark, the unique summer community of Randolph, the longrunning Bethlehem landfill controversy, and land use patterns of the modern day North Country. The book also features six paintings by Bethlehem artist Amy Delventhal, whose work graces the front cover of the book and the leadin pages to the fi ve different topical sections of Beyond the Notches. Delventhal has lived in the North Country since 1986 and paints in Whitefeather Studio, located in her home. “This book really records the pulse of the North Country in the first decade of the twenty-first century,” said John Harris, executive director of the Monadnock Institute. “It provides a unique snapshot of the region during a time of uncertainty and transition.” “Through voices from both near and far, Beyond the Notches manages to brilliantly capture the longstanding connection between the North Country’s inhabitants and its natural landscape,” added Mike Dickerman, a Littleton area resident for the past quarter century. “It is that kinship that has long set this region apart from anywhere else in state.”

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BERLIN -- The Androscoggin Valley Hospital Auxiliary has announced the return of Randolph photographer Nate Peters, as the AVH Rotating Art Program’s Featured Artist of the Month. Nates’ photographs of nature will be on display at AVH the entire month of July 2011. He specializes in landscape and nature photography. The self-taught photographer is a native of western New York, but now lives in Randolph, New Hampshire. He has spent considerable time in New York’s Adirondack Park and has traveled extensively throughout North America. Since his last showing at the hospital, Nate has been traveling and taking pictures of the Redwoods, Coastal Mountains of California, and various coastal Alaskan locales. Several pictures of these recent trips are include in the new display along with a few returning favorites. Slide shows from his travels have been presented at many visitor centers throughout New York and New Hampshire. His photography has been featured in a variety of publications and galleries throughout New England. Nate works outdoors year-round and carries a camera just about everywhere he goes. His work contains photos of mountains, landscapes, wildlife and people. Nate Peters’ Photography has been in operation for fi ve years and many of his pictures can been seen at his website www.natepetersphoto.com, along with information about other services that he provides. “My favorite season to shoot is in the winter, but I definitely shoot in all seasons and all weather,” commented Nate. “Lighting tends to be the most dramatic in the winter and the air tends to be less hazy, providing sharper

Nate Peters

images. Shooting in poor weather can be challenging, but it often provide the photographer with some of the most dramatic lighting to work with. Sometimes the worse the weather the better the pictures. I love the challenge of working in intense and ever-changing mountain weather.” He also provide a variety of other services including the sale of framed artwork, sale of greeting cards, slide show presentations, and presenting How-to-Workshops. His photographs have been featured throughout the pages of “Adirondack Life” magazine. Two of those photos were featured in the 2005 annual guide issue, specifically in an article on Timber rattlesnakes. The public is welcome to view his works at the hospital’s art gallery located in the cafeteria on the first floor. Each month, the AVH Rotating Art Program features an artist and their respective works for public viewing inside the hospital. Currently, the art displays have been booked for the entire year of 2012. However, there are openings in 2013. For more information on having work displayed, please call Edwina Keene, AVH volunteer coordinator, at 376-5676.

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Community Bible Academy offers alternative education BERLIN -- Community Bible Academy would like to invite parents and families who are interested in an alternate education for their children to come to an open house this Thursday at 6 p.m. This is an opportunity for families to fi nd out more information about CBA. We would love to

talk to you and show you different and exciting option for your child’s education! Community Bible Academy is located at 593 Sullivan St. Berlin, NH. Call 752-4315 for more information. We look forward to seeing you come out!

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Todd and Ellen Ross

Wood fired pizza will be available at the Farmer’s Market this week BERLIN -- “For the best pizza, nothing cooks like wood.” This is the slogan for Todd and Ellen Ross’s new business, Mountain Fire Pizza. They will be travelling all over the North Country with their mobile woodfi red pizza oven and their first event will be this Thursday, July 21, at the Berlin Farmer’s Market, from 3 to 7 p.m. Todd and Ellen are excited to be the only business north of the Notch to offer pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven. Pizzas cook in approximately 90 seconds, and have an amazing flavor that is unique to food cooked in a wood-fired oven. They will be offering personal sized pizzas (9 inch) with a variety of toppings. Each pizza will be topped with fresh herbs. They also plan to feature a different gourmetflavored pizza each week. This week’s special fl avor is a Greek pizza, with roasted garlic, fresh tomato, black

olives, feta cheese, spinach, basil and Greek vinaigrette. For more information and a calendar of events, visit Mountain Fire Pizza’s website at www.mtfire.biz. The Local Works Farmers Marketplace will be open this summer every Thursday from 3-7 p.m. from June 23, until September 15, at located on Mechanic Street, between Main Street and Pleasant Street off Route 16 in Berlin. Customers are urged to park in the municipal parking lot and will be able to use the restrooms at the Princess Theatre. Dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods, the WREN’s mission is to inspire, create and connect through economic, educational, personal, and community development. To contact the Berlin LocalWorks Farmers Market Coordinator at 723-1004 or lauralocalworks@gmail.com, or go to wrencommunity.org.

U.S. Cellular’s Store Manager John Lounsbury presented the company’s Most Improved Student Award to: (l-r) Abby Townsend from Deerfield Community School; Tracie Sherman from Bethlehem Elementary School; Robert Vanlaarhoven from Warren Village School; Raymond Clark from Iber Holmes Gore Middle School in Raymond; Jack Wilber from Lincoln Akerman School in Hampton Falls; Joseph Poltack from Maple Avenue School in Goffstown; Austin Cornish from Community Bible School in Berlin; Colin Cote from Bethlehem Elementary School; and Myles Cavanaugh from Smyth Road School in Manchester prior to the July 8 New Hampshire Fisher Cats game. Each year, U.S. Cellular honors New Hampshire school children who were nominated by their teachers for making outstanding progress in academics and/or social skills during the 2010-2011 school year. As a sponsor of the Fisher Cats, U.S. Cellular recognizes their efforts during the game to give the students a chance to share their accomplishments with family, friends and fans. The carrier has presented the awards to more than 120 students since 2007.